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Excalidraw is the most beloved hand-drawn-style diagramming tool on the web — open source, collaborative, and used by engineers everywhere.
Excalidraw
Developer ToolsVirtual whiteboard for sketching hand-drawn diagrams.
Listed May 20, 2026Updated Jun 9, 2026
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What is Excalidraw?
Virtual whiteboard for sketching hand-drawn diagrams. Excalidraw is the most beloved hand-drawn-style diagramming tool on the web — open source, collaborative, and used by engineers everywhere.
What category is Excalidraw in?
Excalidraw is listed under Developer Tools on Startup Spotlight, a directory of indie and micro-startups.
Who founded Excalidraw?
Excalidraw was founded by Christopher Chedeau (@Vjeux on X, @vjeux on GitHub).
When was Excalidraw founded?
Excalidraw was founded in 2020.
Where can I visit Excalidraw?
You can visit Excalidraw at excalidraw.com, or view its full profile on Startup Spotlight.
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